Melvin E. Emrich

My short term goal at work was to have all the Civil War veterans interred at Edgell Grove Cemetery entered into the database by Memorial Day. There was a list in the office. I went down the list; entering in the soldier and their family members. Done with a week to spare.

Then I came across a name on a marker in the cemetery, not on the list but obviously a veteran: Melvin E. Emrich. All I have is the information on his stone, Melvin E. Emrich, CO. E 6 MASS INF. The flag holder with the symbol G.A.R. supports the claim on the stone that Mr. Emrich was in the Union Army.

I have searched high and low to learn more about this gentleman. Most of the soldiers in CO. E 6 MASS INF came from Acton, a nearby town. Though Melvin was probably brought to Framingham as there are many Emrichs enjoying their final rest in our wooded locale.

If you happen to know anything about Mr. Emrich, a comment or a pointer as to who he was, his birth date, and date of death would be wonderful to learn. Please comment.